Desperate World
EMP Aftermath #9
by Grace Hamilton
Published: May 20, 2026
Genre: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic
Blurb:
All
they want is a safe haven. They’ll have to fight to get it…
Dr.
Laurel Rivera, Bear and their small band of survivors have left their
home, fleeing into the wilderness near Lake Superior. With children
to protect, they’re forced to make ruthless choices, as they run a
gauntlet of desperate survivors willing to kill for vital
supplies.
Then Mae collapses.
Pregnant,
feverish, and slipping fast, she needs medication Laurel doesn’t
have—and can’t make. The only remaining supply belongs to another
group: armed, organized, and determined to protect what’s theirs at
any cost.
Stealing the medicine could ignite a war they
won’t survive. Walking away will condemn Mae and her unborn child
to death.
As time runs out and enemies close in, Bear and
Laurel must decide how far they’re willing to go to save one
life—and how many others they’re willing to damn in the name of
survival.
My Review:
A sorrowful beginning, having everything returned to you in such a manner. It felt akin to awakening from a dreadful disaster and having to relive it all once more. My heart ached for Mae and the struggles she was facing.
Then they were forced to abandon their home, gripped by fear of who or what might be pursuing them. The Rossis are still in pursuit, searching for Laurel, eager to seize their medical supplies and likely anything else they possess.
With the Rossis hot on their heels, Laurel and Bear feel they have no option but to gather the group and flee. They decide to head to an island on Lake Superior, believing it will offer them a safe and isolated existence.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Desperate World, particularly about their preparations for the journey, especially with the children contributing in every way they could. I adore narratives that feature children and families. I could vividly picture the kids on the beach, assisting with the boat repairs. I could almost hear the gentle sound of the waves lapping at the shore.
Then Mae falls ill while pregnant. Laurel suspects she might have gestational diabetes. Concern fills Laurel as they lack the necessary medicine to help Mae. The only way to obtain the required medication is through theft. Acquiring the medicine could ignite a conflict. Laurel and Bear are torn about the best course of action. Should they instigate a war to save one individual, or should they prioritize the welfare of the entire group?
I eagerly anticipate diving deeper into this world, the EMP Aftermath series, or at least I sincerely hope more installments are forthcoming. I am excited to follow the journeys of Laurel, Bear, Kate, Mae, Trent, and the rest to see where their paths lead next.
I wholeheartedly recommend Desperate World to all fans of post-apocalyptic tales. Be sure to grab a copy today!
Check out all the books in the EMP Aftermath Series I’ve read.
Broken World #1
Chaotic World #2
Dangerous World #3
Divided World #4
Collapsed World #5
Lawless World #6
Sabotaged World #7
Plagued World #8
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